Clarke Names Scotland Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Steve Clarke has named his 26-man Scotland squad to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

Craig Gordon has been recalled to the goalkeeping selection after he missed March’s friendlies and will compete against Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly to start between the sticks.

Captain, Andrew Robertson headlines the defensive selection alongside his fellow Premier League stars – Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson

Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Dominic Hyam, Scott McKenna, Anthony Ralston, John Souttar and Kieran Tierney also feature in defence.

Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak and Aston Villa’s John McGinn headlines the midfield selection alongside Napoli’s Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay.

Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson and Kenny McLean also feature in the squad.

Southampton’s Ross Stewart has earned a surprise recall after a five-year absence in Clarke’s forward selection after he managed 11 goals in 33 appearances for the Saints this season.

Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst and Lawrence Shankland have also been called up.

Clarke’s Tartan Army open their campaign against Haiti at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, on Saturday 13 June at 9pm local time (2am BST on Sunday 14 June), live on BBC One across the UK.

Scotland then face Morocco at the same venue on Friday 19 June at 6pm local time (11pm BST). with the match broadcast live on ITV1 and STV for UK-based viewers.

Scotland’s final group match against Brazil is at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, on Wednesday 24 June at 6pm local time (11pm BST), live on BBC One for fans watching in the UK.

Full list of Scotland squad can be found below.

Goalkeepers – Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers), Craig Gordon (Hearts),

Defence – Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Dominic Hyam (Wrexham), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andrew Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic),

Midfield – Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Findlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Napoli)

Forward – Che Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich Town),  Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton)